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White Sox, Pirates Close To Alex Rios Trade

While most of the attention surrounding the White Sox at the trade deadline centers around Jake Peavy theyre getting close on a deal that would send Alex Rios to the Pirates, according to David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com.

Kaplan reports that the two sides are working on the money aspect of a potential trade, although he also notes that nothing is certain to be completed. Rios is owed about $5 million for the remainder of this season and $12.5 million next season.